In conformity with the National Development Plan III and, the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001(as amended), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (here after University) has prepared the Five Year Strategic Plan for 2020/2021-2024/2025 period. The plan focuses on contributing to the realization of the national vision of: Transforming the Ugandan Society from a Peasant to Modern and Prosperous County by 2040“. The theme for this strategic plan is: To offer Efficient and Effective Education in Science and Technology for Development, a precondition for prosperity for all. The overall goal is: To promote equitable access to quality higher education, research and innovation.
In order to consolidate and accelerate the achievements realized so far, there is need for a new strategic direction aligned to both the National Vision 2040 and the NDP III. In line with the NDPIII, Mbarara University of Science and Technology contributes toHuman Capital Development, Social Protection, Innovation, Technology Development and Transferthrough offering quality and relevant education in the areas of Health, Science, Education, ICT, Management and Interdisciplinary Training & Research at Diploma and Degree levels, with emphasis on Community Outreach. This plan was developed using the bottom-up participatory planning process, with wide consultation of the key stakeholders. This is in line with government planning cycle as guided by the National Development Planning Framework. The University registered a number of achievements in the implementation of the Strategic Plan of2016/17-2019/20; the key outstanding one being the operationalization of Kihumuro Campus and starting new academic programmes. This increased the student enrolment from 3,287 in the FY2017/18 to 4,549 in the FY 2019/2020. During its implementation, the University faced a number of challenges. Some of them are the low NTR revenue collection, limited new staff recruitment, lack of administration block at Kihumuro Campus, in-adequate transport fleet and dilapidated infrastructure at City Campus; with the most recent challenge being the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Therefore I appeal to all key University stakeholders for their continued support to the university. We pledge to improve the quality of education.
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